The Artist

Anne Thiebaud, divorced from painter, Paul Thlebaud, bought a house in Monroe, Conn. She painted the house herself & somehow this tagged her as a woman of artistic leanings. She rented old Mr. Willets' barn, converted it into a studio, where she gave art classes for summer visitors. She did quite well, although none of her pupils had any talent or imagination. One day a boy of nine came in, and annoyed everyone by his superior attitude - he had been to lots of art classes. Anne hoped he wouldn't come again but he did. He painted an amazingly good picture and she knew he had talent, but she also knew he'd upset her cozy studio. So, she made discouraging comments and the child left.